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Twelve police officers nabbed over irregular Medicare 24 tender - crime and justice in South Africa
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Twelve police officers nabbed over irregular Medicare 24 tender

Twelve members and a company director arrested over an irregular Medicare 24 tender face corruption and fraud charges in the Pretoria Magistrates' Court.

Spur manager nabbed for alleged Covid-19 relief fund frau... - South African crime and justice news
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Spur manager nabbed for alleged Covid-19 relief fund fraud using stolen identity

A Rosebank Spur manager was arrested by the Hawks for allegedly using a stolen identity to fraudulently claim R7 500 in Covid-19 TERS relief funds.

Festive season police blitz nets multiple arrests in Free State towns - crime and justice in South Africa
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Festive season police blitz nets multiple arrests in Free State towns

A police operation led by junior officers in Thabong and Bronville netted multiple arrests for drug dealing, illegal liquor sales and regulatory violations.

Two arrested after dagga lab discovered opposite KZN high school - crime and justice in South Africa
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Two arrested after dagga lab discovered opposite KZN high school

Two men arrested after police uncovered a dagga cultivation lab opposite a Lamontville high school, allegedly selling to learners.

SANDF member hands himself in after allegedly shooting partner at municipal o... - crime and justice in South Africa
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SANDF member hands himself in after allegedly shooting partner at municipal offices

A SANDF soldier surrendered to Malelane police after allegedly shooting his 29-year-old partner dead at Nkomazi Municipality offices in Mpumalanga.

Major drug hauls in Cape Flats as police net two suspects - crime and justice in South Africa
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Major drug hauls in Cape Flats as police net two suspects

Police arrested two suspects and seized tik, mandrax, cocaine, ecstasy and cash during drug operations on the Cape Flats.

R500 000 abalone haul seized in Gqeberha raid, three arre... - South African crime and justice news
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R500 000 abalone haul seized in Gqeberha raid, three arrested

Three suspects arrested and 4 079 units of abalone worth R500 000 seized during a joint law enforcement raid on a Lorraine townhouse in Gqeberha.

Durban suspect nabbed over R53m City of Tshwane municipality theft - crime and justice in South Africa
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Durban suspect nabbed over R53m City of Tshwane municipality theft

A 44-year-old Durban man has been arrested for alleged fraud and money laundering linked to the theft of R53 million from the City of Tshwane Municipality.

Body of unidentified man discovered at Heidedal sanitation plant - crime and justice in South Africa
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Body of unidentified man discovered at Heidedal sanitation plant

Police have opened an inquest after an unidentified man's body was found partially submerged in water at a Heidedal sanitation plant in the Free State.

Four suspects nabbed after fatal armed robbery in Springbok, fifth caught nea... - crime and justice in South Africa
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Four suspects nabbed after fatal armed robbery in Springbok, fifth caught near Kathu

Five suspects arrested after a fatal armed robbery in Springbok, with police seizing firearms and a getaway vehicle during a swift Northern Cape operation.

Kakamas father convicted for brutal assault on toddler who wet the bed - crime and justice in South Africa
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Kakamas father convicted for brutal assault on toddler who wet the bed

A 24-year-old Kakamas father has been convicted of assault GBH after beating his two-year-old son for wetting the bed, receiving a fully suspended five-year sentence.

Two arrested in Free State after stolen sheep found in vehicle - crime and justice in South Africa
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Two arrested in Free State after stolen sheep found in vehicle

Two suspects arrested in Ventersburg after six stolen sheep from Senekal were found in their vehicle, with the case postponed for bail.